Workshop participants will have the opportunity to join a technical tour on the afternoon of Wednesday, 18 November 2026, visiting Rokkasho Village in Aomori Prefecture. Located on the eastern side of Aomori at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, Rokkasho is a major center for Japan’s nuclear energy and fuel cycle activities, hosting nuclear fuel cycle facilities, including Japan's commercial spent fuel reprocessing plant. The area is also closely associated with fusion energy research and development, as well as the deployment of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
The tour will include a visit to the Rokkasho Institute for Fusion Energy. Participants will have the opportunity to see LIPAc (Linear IFMIF Prototype Accelerator), which accelerates the world's highest-current deuteron beam, and also visit the Blanket Test Facility to learn about the safety validation activities being conducted in support of the ITER fusion project. The visit will provide a unique opportunity to experience both cutting-edge accelerator technology and international fusion energy research and development.
The tour also includes the Japan Nuclear Fuel (JNFL) PR Center, which provides an overview of Japan's nuclear fuel cycle activities. Participants will gain an overview of Japan's nuclear fuel cycle program and related technologies supporting future energy systems.
Transportation Information:
Technical tour participants will receive their shuttle bus assignment at the registration desk. Please check your assigned bus before departure.
Schedule:
| Meet at | Departure | Arrival | Guided Tour | Return |
| 12:45 | 13:00 | 14:30 | 14:30–17:00 | ~18:30 |
Meeting Point:
In front of Hotel Aomori
Notes:
- Long trousers are required for safety reasons. Shorts, dresses, and skirts are not permitted.
- Flat, closed-toe shoes are mandatory for safety reasons. Open-toe and high-heeled shoes are not permitted. Wearing socks is recommended.
- Photography is permitted during the visit.
- Large bags and luggage must be left on the bus during the facility visits.